Developers are trying to turn the Liberty Bell foundry into a hotel
Some 20k Brits signed petitions against the proposed mixed-use tourist attraction.
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How Philly hacked Trump’s shutdown to keep the Liberty Bell open
Tourism boosters say the $32,000 subsidy to the feds will pay for itself.
The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall will be OPEN this weekend despite the govt shutdown
That's thanks to Visit Philly, which is ponying up $32,000 to pay for it.
Wawa’s new flagship is a game-changer for the Liberty Bell
It's all of a sudden convenient to visit Philly's Historic District.
This father and son got stranded in Philly overnight. Instead of complaining, they danced.
Next time your flight is cancelled, consider this inspiration to get creative.
Things to do in Philly if you couldn’t care less about the Super Bowl
If you need help coming up with an excuse to turn down that watch-party invite, we've got your back.
A comprehensive list of the weird sh*t Pennsylvania drops on New Year’s Eve
And why Philly doesn't.
Taco Bell’s ‘We bought the Liberty Bell’ stunt once stunned Philly (and the nation)
Well, it was an April Fool's Day hoax. And a good one at that -- said one Philadelphian: 'I believe I started hyperventilating.'